Tottenham's Harry Kane is also among the nominees, in addition to West Ham's Dimitri Payet and Arsenal's Mesut Ozil.

Kane is also a finalist for the PFA Young Player of the Year, given to the top performer who was 23 or younger to begin the season. Kane won the award last season and is looking to become the first player since Wayne Rooney (2004-05, 2005-06) to win in successive seasons.